Technician Instructor – Plumbing & Electrical

Abingdon and Witney College; Witney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Construction Instructor/Technician for its Witney Campus. This role involves supporting teachers, supervising students, and maintaining workshop standards. Ideal candidates will have at least a Level 2 qualification in a recognized construction trade, preferably plumbing or electrical, and a passion for education. Generous benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities, are offered, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday schemes

Corporate gym membership

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Qualified in plumbing or electrical trades.
• Willingness to support across various trade areas.
• Confident working with students aged 16-18.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in developing students' practical skills.
• Supervise students and maintain workshop standards.
• Order materials and manage stock.

Skills

Good communication

Enthusiasm for education sector

Adaptability to team needs

Education

Level 2 qualification in a recognised construction trade

Job description

Construction Instructor / Technician – Witney Campus

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Salary: £27,166 - £27,820 per annum

Hours per week: 37
Weeks per Annum: 52
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day
Location: Witney Campus
Contract type: Permanent

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an enthusiastic and well‑organised construction instructor/technician to join our thriving team at the Construction Skills Centre, Witney Campus. As our department continues to grow, we are looking for a dedicated individual passionate about working in the education sector and supporting students in developing practical skills in electrical and plumbing areas.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the workshop by developing students’ practical skills.
• Supervise students, order materials, take stock and perform general duties to keep workshops to a high standard.
• Work within a team and adapt to the needs of the department.

Essential Experience

• Qualified to a minimum of level 2 in a recognised construction trade, ideally in plumbing or electrical.
• Willing to support across all trade areas we offer, including plumbing, electrical installation and wood trades (training and support will be provided).
• Good communicator and enthusiastic about working in the education sector.
• Confident and enjoy working with students of all ages, especially those aged 16‑18.

Why Work with Us

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Abingdon and Witney College value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances, including enhanced DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close all applications before the posted closing date and to bring forward the closing date should we receive a sufficient level of interest.